Dixon Lake Dam
Dixon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Upshur County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dixon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dixon Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wl Dixon (private). It impounds the Tr-bog Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur |
| River/Stream | Tr-bog Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.65574, -94.81564 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WL DIXON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05696 |
| Federal ID | TX05696 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |